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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.99, 524.04 and 341.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.99, 524.04 and 341.26 is: 470.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.99 : 524.04 = 341.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.99/524.04 = 341.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.99x = 524.04 × 341.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.99x = 178,833.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,833.89/379.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.63

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